California : Continuing Education Information
California Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Board of Psychology
CE Required
36 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
27 hours from Category 3: Sponsored Continuing Education
License Expiration
DOB, every 2 years
Date of Information
04/02/2026
National Accredation Accepted
APA (Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.)
Notes
Licensees must complete a minimum of 4 hours in the subject of laws and ethics as they apply to the practice of Psychology. This requirement can be met using any combination of CPD categories. The 4 hours are considered part of the 36–hour CPD requirement.
Cultural Diversity and/or Social Justice Requirement
Licensees must complete a minimum of 4 hours in the subject of Cultural Diversity/Social Justice as they apply to the practice of Psychology. Cultural Diversity pertains to differences in age, race, culture, ethnicity, nationality, immigration status, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion/spirituality, and physical ability. Social Justice pertains to the historical, social, and political inequities in the treatment of people from non–dominant groups, while addressing the various injustices and different types of oppression that contribute to individual, family and community psychological concerns. This requirement can be met using any combination of CPD categories. The 4 hours are considered part of the 36–hour CPD requirement.
Licensees shall accrue hours during each renewal period from at least two of the four CPD activity categories:
- Professional Activities
- Academic
- Sponsored Continuing Education
- ABPP Certification
California-licensed psychologists may earn up to 27 hours each renewal through online courses offered on the psychology page of this website. PDR courses fall under Category 3: Sponsored Continuing Education. Click here to view online CE courses for psychologists.
California Counselors Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
CE Required
36 every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
27 hours from Category 3: Sponsored Continuing Education
License Expiration
DOI, every 2 years
Date of Information
04/02/2026
National Accredation Accepted
APA
Notes
4 hours laws and ethics required each renewal; 4 hours cultural diversity/social justice required every renewal
California counselors can earn all 36 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the counseling page of this website. Click here to view NBCC-approved online CE courses.
California Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Speech Language & Audiologist Board
CE Required
24 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
6 hours if ASHA approved (self-study)
License Expiration
DOB, every 2 years
Date of Information
10/27/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASHA
Notes
California SLPs can earn up to 6 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the speech-language pathology page of this website. Click here to view ASHA-approved online CEU courses.
California Occupational Therapists (OTs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Board of Occupational Therapists
CE Required
24 PDUs (hours) every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
DOI, every 2 years
Date of Information
10/27/2021
National Accredation Accepted
AOTA
Notes
12 hours must directly relate to OT service delivery
California-licensed OTs may earn all 24 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the Occupational Therapy page of this site. Click here to view AOTA-approved online CEUs.
California Marriage & Family Therapists (MFTs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
CE Required
36 hours every two years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
DOI, every 2 years
Date of Information
07/10/2023
National Accredation Accepted
APA, ASWB, NBCC
Notes
6 hours laws & ethics required each renewal. Click here to view additional one-time requirements.
California MFTs can earn all 36 hours for renewal through online courses offered on the marriage & family therapy page of this website. Click here to view APA/ASWB/NBCC-approved online CE courses.
California Dietitians & Nutritionists (RDNs) Continuing Education Requirements and Information
Date of Information
10/27/2021
CA does not license dietitians
Under California code, dieticians must be registered if they want to practice in the state. This includes fulfilling educational and experiential requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR mandates that all Registered Dieticians in California complete education that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
California School Psychologists Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
CE Required
36 hours every two years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
DOI, every 2 years
Date of Information
10/27/2021
National Accredation Accepted
APA, ASWB, NBCC
Notes
6 hour laws & ethics required each renewal; 6 hours suicide assessment & intervention required each renewal. Click here to view additional one-time requirements.
California Social Workers Continuing Education Requirements and Information
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
CE Required
36 hours every 2 years
Online CE Allowed
No limit
License Expiration
DOI, every 2 years
Date of Information
10/27/2021
National Accredation Accepted
ASWB, APA, NBCC
Notes
6 hours laws & ethics required each renewal. Click here to view additional one-time requirements
California social workers can earn all 36 hours required for renewal through online courses offered on the social work page of this website. Click here to view ASWB-approved online CE courses.